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United States

Kennesaw Ga.

Operations leader transforming ITW Contamination Control Electronics into a world class chemical company with an unparalleled culture, focused on safety, quality, delivery, financial performance and employee satisfaction. Responsibilities include Kennesaw GA operations. and full P&L responsibility for Costa Rica manufacturing facilities.

Kennesaw Ga.

Greater Atlanta And Alabama

Instruct clients on performance driving techniques in a safe, professional environment.

Coatesville Pa.

Greater Atlanta Area

Developed a continuous improvement mindset within the organization through mentoring of Lean / Six Sigma practices. Implemented the companies first automated Lean production line to support a new customer with a revenue stream of $3.3 million.Successfully managed numerous new programs and processes at multiple domestic and international location, while always supporting a professional and continuous minded workplace.Directed all manufacturing activities in the Atlanta plant.• Managed global aerospace and industrial project transfers from US to Mexico facilities.• Designed and implemented TIGHITCO’s first robotic automation cell, resulting in a profitable 30% Gross Margin program. Project was launched on time and under budget by $78,000.• Responsible for production safety, scheduling, operations and CI with a workforce headcount of 149 people.

Alpharetta Ga.

Responsible for assisting in the development of a new Process Improvement Program, while simultaneously running over six process improvement projects. • Focused on changing AIG from a departmentalized organization to a process aligned customer-centric business.• In less than four months reduced up-rate quote defects by 35%. Quick wins in this project increased cross department communication, reduced cycle time and enhanced the customer experience.• Composed benchmarking surveys to baseline IT, Human Resources and Customer Service through APQC.• Developed a process-centric set of metrics used to proactively identify and prioritize errors in the Quote to PIF (Policy In Force) process.

Hapeville Ga.

Apply Six Sigma and Lean methodology to Delta Airlines Operational Control Center, Demand Planning, Engineering and Technical Operations to achieve beneficial, long-term, continuous improvement results to support the overall organization. • Converted 90,000 hours of non-value added labor by aligning departmental functions to the value stream. • Directly responsible for managing a crew of 12 Process Improvement Experts, working in excess of 15 projects throughout the organization.• Reduced excess component inventory by $960,000 annually through the use of statistical tolerancing.• Trained and mentored frontline personnel in Lean, Six Sigma, and Project Management methodologies.• Our team achieved an annual net savings of $4,297,000 through the development of Lean Flow Cells.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, 4.0

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Professional Aeronautics, 3.8

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Specialized Technology